About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Continuity of Operations and Emergency Management (NNC), Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Emergency Management Specialist position will serve as a source of expert information and guidance on continuity of operations and emergency management.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) developing or executing continuity and/or emergency plans or exercises for an organization; 2) identifying gaps and recommending solutions to the continuity of emergency management programs; 3) developing emergency procedure policy and guidance to address a variety of emergency situations (e.g. radiological, industrial, natural, and national emergencies). "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs an Emergency Management Specialist, you will: Provide policy consultation and direction, interpret various requirements and guidelines, and support the implementation of continuity program measures, including risk mitigation needs as prescribed by risk assessments of critical infrastructure assets. Establish and monitor operating continuity and emergency management programs to meet specific needs of the agency, covering a number of locations and a variety of situations. Participate in the development of a regularly tested incident response/recovery plan for all organizational elements, including exercises, and response/recovery test post-mortem procedures which ensure plan maintenance. Inspect and evaluate the effectiveness of continuity and emergency management programs for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement. Analyze continuity and emergency management practices and procedures, systems and controls, delegations of authority, operational methods, and organizational efficiency. Consult with operating personnel and other specialists to devise continuity and emergency management systems. Serve as a member of an Incident Management Team.RequirementsIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment. This position has been designated as High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.